Langstone Ley is in Welwyn Garden City and in Welwyn Hatfield district. AL7 1FF is located in the Panshanger electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Welwyn Hatfield. This postcode has been in use since 2003-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Langstone Ley, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL7 1FH, AL7 2LF, AL7 1FG, AL7 1FP, AL7 1FJ, AL7 2LQ, AL7 1FL, AL7 3EZ, AL7 2LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL7 1FF is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 46.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 53.5% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.8% | 36.3% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 50.2% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.1% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 64% | 63.5% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 15.1% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 25.7% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 11.3% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 11.3% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 42.3% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 6% | 1.8% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 7.6% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 83.8% | 80.7% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 85.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 85.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 5.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 85.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11.5% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.3% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Langstone Ley was 37.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% lower than the Howlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Langstone Ley has the 10th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Howlands and the 99th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Langstone Ley, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-07-30 | £555,876 |
| 13 Langstone Ley, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2020-03-19 | £505,891 |
| 3 Langstone Ley, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £529,000 | 2019-12-16 | £588,116 |
| 1 Langstone Ley, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £508,000 | 2015-08-21 | £653,044 |
| 3 Langstone Ley, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2013-09-13 | £573,021 |
AL7 1FF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
AL7 1FF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 4,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 4,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watchlytes Primary School Watchlytes , AL7 2AZ | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School Blackthorn Road , AL7 3JP | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Panshanger Primary School Daniells , AL7 1QY | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springmead Primary School Hillyfields , AL7 2HB | 1out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holwell Primary School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | 2out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 2out of 4 | 3,131 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,676 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audreys School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 2out of 4 | 5,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 3,344 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 3,761 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherrardswood School Lockleys , AL6 0BJ | - not rated | 4,325 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Fish & Chips | 117a Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 705 yd | |
| Dynasty | 119 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 705 yd | |
| Supreme Peri Peri | 20 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 917 yd | |
| The Raj of India Restaurant | 16 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 946 yd | |
| Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service | Fire Station, Bridge Road East | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Club | Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City | 473 yd | |
| Attimore Hall | Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City | 473 yd | |
| The Grove | Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 946 yd | |
| The Chieftain | Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza | 15 Little Ridge, Welwyn Garden City | 422 yd | |
| Pizza Dellorto | 2 Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City | 708 yd | |
| Burrito Grill/Sushi and Shakes | 20 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 917 yd | |
| Sizzlers | 14 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 40 Black Fan Road, Welwyn Garden City | 355 yd | |
| Lidl | 71-81 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 705 yd | |
| Tesco | 61 Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City | 705 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 8 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City | 946 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swallow Dell Primary And Nursery School BLACKTHORN ROAD | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Ridgeway Academy HERNS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Springmead Primary School HILLY FIELDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| Welwyn Garden City Football Club HERNS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,092 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.26 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.